AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2019: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V889000

Make Model Year
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-01-29 2018-12-14 2018-12-18

Production Dates: 2018-05-01 - 2018-12-01

Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-1901

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1003

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Autocar, LLC "Autocar" is recalling certain 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The universal joint strap bolts at the transmission output yoke may not be have been properly tightened.

Consequence

If the universal joint strap bolts are loose, the strap may disconnect from the vehicle and the drive shaft could detach, increasing the risk of of a crash.

Remedy

Autocar has notified owners, and dealers will properly tighten the universal joint strap bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1901.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.